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ENagel

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following terms means against a cough?
 
  A) antiseptic
  B) antitussive
  C) anesthesia
  D) antipyretic

Question 2

The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:
 
  A) pyrogenic.
  B) thermometer.
  C) antipyretic.
  D) febrile.


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FergA

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Antiseptic means against sepsis or infection.
B) Correct.
C) Anesthesia means lack of feeling.
D) Antipyretic means against fever.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Pyrogenic means producing fever.
B) A thermometer is an instrument to measure temperature.
C) An antipyretic is a substance used against a fever.
D) Correct.


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

AmberC1996

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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